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Good day Virginia Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What the new Oceanfront police substation means for 17th Street
  • Virginia Beach driver gets 15 years for deadly wrong-way DUI crash
  • Which Virginia Beach bagel shop beat out the regional competition?

Also on today's calendar: Liberty Tax Job Fair and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oceanfront Dairy Queen to close next year for new police substation (wtkr.com) — Virginia Beach plans to close the longtime Dairy Queen at 17th Street and the Boardwalk in 2027 to build a new police substation at the Oceanfront. City leaders say shifting police operations to this high-traffic spot should boost visibility and safety while preserving the surrounding open space park that many residents and visitors enjoy.
   

2. Wrong-way drunk driver in deadly crash sentenced to 15 years in prison: CAO (wtkr.com) — A Virginia Beach man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for driving drunk the wrong way on London Bridge Road and killing another motorist, Steven A. White II. Prosecutors say his blood alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit, and the violent head-on crash crushed White's car and left another passenger seriously injured.
   

3. Taste Test: The best bagels in Hampton Roads (pilotonline.com) — Bagel lovers in Virginia Beach will recognize two local favorites in a regional taste test, where Baker's Crust Bagel locations on Laskin Road and Princess Anne Road took top honors. The Bagel Baker on Great Neck Road also placed, as testers compared plain bagels on aroma, texture, flavor, and value to crown Hampton Roads' best bites.
   

4. Lynnhaven River NOW and BoatUS Foundation remove 75 abandoned boats from Virginia Waterways (13newsnow.com) — From a base in Virginia Beach, Lynnhaven River NOW and the BoatUS Foundation have already removed 75 abandoned boats from Virginia's coastal waterways and plan to continue through mid-2027. The groups are also releasing a video and survey to involve boaters and marine businesses in preventing future derelict vessels that can pollute and damage local habitats.
   

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  • Happy Sunday ..
    blessings are what make your heart smile. My blessing right here. This is joy. Take time while you can to hug the ones who make your heart smile. I… (Nextdoor Carolanne Farms)
  • I ran the crawlin crab half marathon today!!
    I recommend running this race. It was very well planned. (Nextdoor Old Great Neck Rd)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Janitor - Red Mill Commons Chili's in Virginia Beach. Apply here.
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Retail Service Team Member in Virginia Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Virginia Beach here.

Ok Virginia Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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